COMO
Kirkland
Restaurant in Kirkland, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
COMO is a practical Kirkland dinner pick when Carillon Point setting and an easy reservation matter more than chasing a specific dish or chef. It is better for an in-person evening than takeout, with early dinner hours giving it useful flexibility for conversation-friendly plans.
About COMO
COMO is a Kirkland dinner option with evening hours every day of the week. The best reason to consider it is direct: it fits a dinner plan in Kirkland, especially for diners who want a smart-casual evening and do not need full menu, chef, pricing, or signature-dish details before deciding.
Cuisine, pricing, chef, specific dishes are not detailed, so this is not the place to choose solely because a particular menu item or culinary point of view is calling. Treat it as a dinner-planning choice built around timing and dress expectations. For diners comparing options, Bottle & Bull is another Kirkland option to consider, while El Encanto is also worth comparing if you are weighing different dinner possibilities.
Book it for dinner, not for lunch-first planning
COMO makes the clearest sense as an in-person dinner plan because its hours begin at 4 PM daily. The listed schedule runs 4–9:30 PM on Monday and Tuesday, 4–10 PM Wednesday through Sunday, so it is better suited to early dinners, post-work meals, evening plans than to daytime dining.
If you need lunch, the hours do not support treating COMO as a lunch option. If you need details such as cuisine, menu format, pricing, or takeout availability, confirm directly before making it the anchor of the evening. COMO is in Kirkland, operates in the evening, has a smart-casual dress code.
How to decide between COMO and other dinner picks
Choose COMO when its Kirkland location, evening schedule, smart-casual expectation fit the occasion. If you are comparing other named options, RockCreek Seafood and Spirits, Volterra, Prosecco Restaurant & Pizzeria, Bottle & Bull, El Encanto can all be part of the same decision set, depending on what your group is looking for and what each restaurant currently offers.
Booking difficulty and menu specifics are not available, so do not assume a particular reservation experience, price point, or dining format. For a broader scan before committing, use Our full Kirkland restaurants guide, then decide based on hours, the smart-casual dress code, whether COMO fits the kind of dinner you want.
Quick reference: consider COMO for dinner in Kirkland; do not plan on lunch from the hours; confirm menu, pricing, service details directly if those matter.
Planning details
- Location
- 1270 Carillon Point, Kirkland, WA 98033
- Website
- comousa.com
- Phone
- +14254840787
The take
The Take
The Vibe
COMO sits at Carillon Point and leans on its waterfront location to define the experience: expansive sightlines to Lake Washington, a nearby marina and a hotel neighborhood create a quietly polished atmosphere. The room reads as part of Kirkland’s elevated dining tier — not a grab-and-go spot but a place where planning matters. That context attracts visitors, boaters and Eastside professionals, so the energy tilts toward polished conviviality rather than casual bustle. The result is a waterside Italian restaurant that feels purposeful and refined: scenic in setting and sophisticated in intent.
Best For
This is a dinner destination best booked with purpose: date nights, celebrations and other special occasions are precisely the scenarios the restaurant is built for. The Carillon Point setting draws guests who linger — hotel visitors, boaters and Eastside professionals — and the copy explicitly notes that dinner here is treated as an event rather than a transaction. If you’re planning an evening to mark something or simply want a scenic lakeside meal, COMO is aligned with that intention.
Ordering Tips
Plan ahead and request a waterside table to take full advantage of the late-afternoon light across Lake Washington. Portion-shareable items like the signature pizzas and starters (crispy artichokes) pair well with plates of handmade pasta, so assemble a mix of shareables and mains to extend the meal. Because the restaurant rewards planning rather than impulse, make a reservation for peak times and arrive with time to enjoy the view and the unhurried pace the setting encourages.
Venue details
Ambiance
Mediterranean-themed dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows offering breathtaking lake views, festive and inviting interior with lively energy.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- handmade pasta
- crispy artichokes
- shareable pizzas
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- El Encanto, Notable alternative
- RockCreek Seafood and Spirits, Notable alternative
- Bottle & Bull, Notable alternative
- Volterra, Notable alternative
- Prosecco Restaurant & Pizzeria, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How COMO compares in Kirkland
COMO is the pick when location and a composed dinner setting matter more than a tightly defined cuisine brief. El Encanto is the clearer choice for diners who already want Mexican flavors, while RockCreek Seafood and Spirits is the stronger cross-shop when seafood is the point of the meal.
For flexibility, Bottle & Bull is likely the better drinks-led option, especially for a less formal night. COMO fits better when the group wants a more settled dinner near the waterfront and does not want to fight for a hard reservation.
If Italian is the brief, compare against Volterra and Prosecco Restaurant & Pizzeria. Volterra is the better choice for a more restaurant-driven Italian dinner; Prosecco Restaurant & Pizzeria is the easier casual option. COMO sits between those use cases: better for setting, less clear for a cuisine-specific plan.
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Unlock the full COMO guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare COMO
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| COMO | Kirkland | No published awards |
| El Encanto | Kirkland | No published awards |
| RockCreek Seafood and Spirits | Kirkland | No published awards |
| Bottle & Bull | Kirkland | No published awards |
| Volterra | Kirkland | No published awards |
| Prosecco Restaurant & Pizzeria | Kirkland | No published awards |
How COMO Kirkland compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at COMO?
If bar seating matters, ask COMO directly before you go. COMO has a Kirkland location, evening hours, a smart-casual dress code, but a specific bar-seating setup is not confirmed.
How far ahead should I book COMO?
Booking difficulty is not available, so avoid assuming a specific reservation lead time. If you want a particular dinner time, especially later in the week, check availability directly and book based on the current schedule.
What should I wear to COMO?
COMO's dress code is smart casual. Aim for neat dinner-appropriate clothing rather than very casual athletic or beachwear.
Is lunch or dinner better at COMO?
Dinner is the supported choice from the hours. COMO opens at 4 PM daily, with hours until 9:30 PM on Monday and Tuesday and until 10 PM Wednesday through Sunday.
What are alternatives to COMO?
Other named options to compare include Bottle & Bull, El Encanto, Prosecco Restaurant & Pizzeria, RockCreek Seafood and Spirits, Volterra. Check each restaurant's current details directly if cuisine, pricing, reservations, or service format will decide the night.
